High Automation Risk
This role has an above-average probability of significant AI or automation disruption. Consider upskilling and monitoring AI tooling in this sector.
Kitchen Porter / Glass Washer
👤 For candidates
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Use digital checklists for cleaning and inventory tasks
- ›Learn basic kitchen equipment monitoring apps
- ›Track shift patterns with scheduling software
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For employers
🔄 Alternatives
Automate glass and dish cleaning processes
Digitally monitor supplies and restocking needs
Contract deep cleaning outside peak hours
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachRoutine tasks automatable, but manual handling and teamwork remain essential
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Automate inventory and compliance reporting
Coordinate cleaning schedules with kitchen staff
Track cleaning logs and supply levels
Food Preparation Workers
O*NET 35-2021.00
Top Skills
🏢 For Employers
This role scores highly for automation potential. You may want to consider a technological solution - or redesign the role to focus on tasks that benefit from human judgement.
👤 For Candidates
This role is highly automatable. Unless you can augment your work using AI tools, long-term prospects in this area may be limited. Consider building complementary skills that are harder to automate.
Job Description
Automation Risk
This role is highly exposed to automation due to the large proportion of routine, repetitive cleaning, dishwashing, and basic food prep tasks, many of which can be performed by machines or outsourced. However, some tasks require physical presence and real-time coordination with staff, which are less automatable. AI tools can augment compliance and inventory tasks, but full automation is limited by the need for manual handling and teamwork.
Task analysis
- Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes.
- Wash and polish glassware for bar and restaurant service.
- Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
- Assist chefs and kitchen staff by transporting food supplies and utensils.
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Sweep and mop kitchen and dining area floors.
- Monitor kitchen equipment and report malfunctions to supervisors.
- Follow health and safety standards in all cleaning and food handling tasks.
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Food and beverage service activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
👤 For Candidates
AI & future-of-work guidance
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Use digital checklists for cleaning and inventory tasks
- ›Learn basic kitchen equipment monitoring apps
- ›Track shift patterns with scheduling software
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For Employers
Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives
🔄 Alternatives
Automate glass and dish cleaning processes
Digitally monitor supplies and restocking needs
Contract deep cleaning outside peak hours
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachRoutine tasks automatable, but manual handling and teamwork remain essential
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Automate inventory and compliance reporting
Coordinate cleaning schedules with kitchen staff
Track cleaning logs and supply levels
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Supports chefs with basic food preparation and kitchen organization.
Performs cleaning duties in commercial or hospitality environments.
Assists with food preparation and service in a cafeteria or restaurant.
Supports bartenders by restocking and cleaning bar areas.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Training and Teaching Others
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Anthropic Economic Index
Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗
Observed Claude Usage
0%
of conversations
Classic Auto. Risk
87%
Frey & Osborne
Job Zone
1/5
Little prep
O*NET Median Salary
£19k
US ref. $24k · fx 0.79
Occupational family: Food Preparation and Serving Related
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